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October 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Oshkosh PLS A2 autonomous trucks ordered by U.S. Army to strengthen convoy security

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal has placed an $89 million order for PLS A2 vehicles, installation kits, and upgrades under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) V...

October 3, 2025
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Romania Presses Ahead With Plan to Procure 216 Abrams Main Battle Tanks

Romania’s Ministry of Defense has asked Parliament to approve the next stage of its tank acquisition program, a key step in modernizing the nation’s armored forces and reinforcing commitments...

October 2, 2025
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U.S. Approves $705M HIMARS Sale to Australia

The US State Department has approved a potential $705-million foreign military sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated equipment to Australia. The proposed package includes...

October 1, 2025
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Northrop to Deliver Vehicle-Fired Volcano Mine Dispensers

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman an $18.8-million contract to manufacture M136 vehicle-launched anti-tank scatterable ammunition canisters. Funded under fiscal year 2024 Building Partner Capacity (BPC) resources, the...

October 1, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE, Forterra Partner on Autonomous AMPV for U.S. Army

BAE Systems has partnered with Forterra to develop a prototype autonomous Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) for the US Army, with testing scheduled for 2026. The collaboration marks BAE’s first...

September 26, 2025
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Polish Firm Bumech to Begin Local Production of South African OTT Armored Vehicles

Poland’s Bumech has signed a partnership deal with South African defense manufacturer OTT Technologies to localize the production of OTT armored platforms in Poland. The move represents Bumech’s entry...

September 22, 2025
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Norway boosts artillery power through new deliveries of South Korean Hanwha K9s

Norway has signed a third contract with Hanwha Aerospace, ordering 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers from South Korea. The deal will increase Norway’s artillery fleet to 52 systems...

September 20, 2025
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Norway enhances Arctic security with delivery of 24 South Korean K9 VIDAR howitzers

Hanwha Aerospace has signed its third agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) to deliver 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, increasing Norway’s total inventory to 52 systems....

September 18, 2025
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First Batch of BAE’s BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicles Delivered to Sweden, Germany, and the UK

BAE Systems has handed over the first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to Sweden, Germany, and the UK as part of their joint procurement program. The framework agreement covers...

September 17, 2025
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New Product Launches

Turkey Debuts KORKUT 100/25 SB Capable of Neutralizing Drone Swarms with Airburst Ammunition

Turkish defense company ASELSAN has unveiled the KORKUT 100/25 SB, a mobile counter-drone system designed to neutralize threats ranging from reconnaissance quadcopters to loitering munitions. Developed from ASELSAN’s KORKUT...